Forestside
Farm Caravan Site, Staffordshire - Walking and Fishing

Welcome to Forestside Farm

Forestside Farm is an Organic Dairy Farm set in beautiful, Staffordshire countryside providing
wonderful views of the Dove Valley and Weaver Hills, a very rural part
of the County. Plenty of local walks to enjoy both on the Farm and in
the surrounding countryside.

The site offers the perfect base for a weekend break or a longer holiday
to explore the area.

As featured in Coolcamping "Tiny Campsites" 2010 edition and "The Rough
Guide to Camping".
"Discover a little pocket of camping bliss....."

The site has hard standings for 5 caravans, with hook for electricity
and adjacent water. Paddock area for approx 12 tents.
There is also water and chemical toilet disposal, together with toilets
and COMPLIMENTARY SHOWERS
- 2 Ladies toilet / shower rooms
- 2 Gents toilets / shower rooms
- Washing up facilities, fridge, kettle microwave and freezer for campers
use.

Coarse fishing available on a small (half acre) pool. The pool contains
a mixture of coarse fish and day passes (limited) are available from
the farm.

Well behaved dogs are welcome but must be supervised.

The nearby village of Marchington & Draycott provides Post Office and
Shop with fresh bread and milk. Butchers shop also close by, for all
your requirements for the Barbeque!

Visit Uttoxeter, a pleasant Market Town
and enjoy a coffee and cake at Indulgence Cafe in the centre of town.

Locally there are plenty of country pubs and eating places to suit all
tastes.

Nearby Attractions

Forestside is only a 25 minute drive
to Alton Towers with its sensational rides and attractions, as is the
Peak District, Ashbourne and the former Royal Hunting forest of Cannock
Chase, where one of Britain's largest herd of Fallow Deer roam free.

Drayton Manor Park is a little further away, but with an award winning
Zoo, it is well worth the visit. Waterworld and the home of Wedgewood
in the "Potteries" at Stoke on Trent makes a great day out, as does
Carsington Water in the Peak District for cycling, walking, sailing
and wind surfing!

There are many National Trust properties within easy reach, Sudbury
Hall, Kedleston Hall, Shugborough Hall & Farm, together with Calke Abbey
are all splendid places
visit.

The site offers the perfect base for
a weekend break or longer holiday to explore the surrounding area. A
little corner of paradise, ideal for those wanting to enjoy the countryside,
with superb views to enjoy over a glass of wine.

View over
the Dove Valley

Reviews

"Highly
recommended, we were looking for a quiet getaway weekend with our
two small boys and enjoyed every minute"

"The
site is clean, small & friendly with Fab views over the surrounding
meadows & countryside"

"We
were very impressed with the site and thought it provided excellent
value for money"

"We've just returned from a lovely
stay at Forestside. The showers and toilets were immaculate with
lots of hot water! Very friendly welcome and a fantastic peek at
farming life which we all enjoyed"

"We spent a truly magnificent weekend
at this site. The weather was
sunny and hot (which is always good for camping) but more importantly
the views were amazing!"

"We have just returned from Forestside
Farm after a weekend stay
with some friends. This is a lovely site, very peaceful (remember
it is a
working farm with cows), and having an excellent view over the valley"

Places to Visit

Lichfield

The birthplace of Dr
Johnson, with a beautiful cathedral this City has much to see and to
do.

Cannock Chase

Cannock Forest sits on Cannock Chase, the smallest Area of Outstanding
Natural Beauty on mainland Britain. Cannock Chase is best known for
its open heathland and pine forest and its mining and military history
which stretches back several hundred years and still effects how the
land is managed today.

Abbots Bromley

Picturesque village where
the traditional horn-dance is held every September. There are also many
pubs providing good quality food.

Uttoxeter Racecourse

A versatile leisure venue
offering horseracing. The course also hosts a wide range of public events
including antiques and special interest fairs, equestrian shows and
much more

Alton Towers

The UK's best theme park
rides for all ages. A great day out for all the family leaving you wanting
more!

Sudbury Hall

Local National Trust
property, home of Lord Vernon. Childhood Museum, tea rooms in delightful
village setting.

Marchington
is a small, attractive village in East Staffordshire, England. It lies
between the towns of Burton upon Trent and Uttoxeter, not far from the
banks of the River Dove.
In many ways it is an idyllic English village.